The Framarb Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Framarb Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $51,467 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $11,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$51,467
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $50,379 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,379 | 29 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $51,467 | 24 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
The Framarb Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Framarb Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $47,440 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,250 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,027 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University School of Gener | General fund/global klebnikov prog | $11,000 |
| Two East Sixty Second Street Found | General fund | $10,000 |
| Network 2020 | General fund | $6,000 |
| The Vienna Philharmonic Society | General fund | $3,750 |
| Fountain House | General fund | $3,500 |
| Friends of the Upper East Side Hist | General fund | $2,500 |
| Open Plans Inc (Lisa Orman) | General fund | $2,000 |
| The English Concert in America | General fund | $1,250 |
| Newyork Public Radio | General fund | $1,200 |
| WQXR | General fund | $1,200 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge Dana-Farber | General fund | $1,027 |
| Preservation League of Nys | General fund | $1,000 |
| Tranport Alternatives | General fund | $1,000 |
| Tranport Alternatives | General fund | $1,000 |
| Vista Life Innovations Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| Film Forum | General fund | $910 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General fund | $600 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General fund | $500 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General fund | $500 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General fund | $500 |
| Neue Galerie | General fund | $430 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Netwrok | General fund | $250 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | General fund | $250 |
| The Hudson Review | General fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- George H Beane
- Frank E Beane
- George H Beanejr
Questions people ask
Does The Framarb Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Framarb Foundation give?
$51,467 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Framarb Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George H Beane (Trustee/Mana), Frank E Beane (Trustee) and George H Beanejr (Trustee).
What does The Framarb Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and health.